State Water Heaters SandBlaster SBD71 120 How to use

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SBD71 120 Through SBD85 500
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Self Cleaning Commercial Gas Water Heaters
with Flue Damper and Electronic Ignition
Part Number STC-072
Printed in the U.S.A. - 0106
State Water Heaters
500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway
Ashland City, TN 37015
800-365-8170
www.statewaterheaters.com
SERVICE HANDBOOK
SandBlaster®
Also includes Parts List
Prepared by the State Water Heaters Training Department.
For additional technical information call 800-365-0577.
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SBD
HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE PAGE
Troubleshooting (continued)
Introduction 1-2 Troubleshooting the Efflkal 28-30
WireHarnessTest 31
Installation 3 IID Module 32
Clearances 4 Pilot Spark 33
Air Requirements 5-8 Pilot Valve 34-35
Contaminated Air 9 Main Burner Test 36
Flammable 9 Flame Rectification 37
Gas Pressure 10 IID Module 38
Gas Valve 11 Main Gas Valve 39-40
Venting 12-15
Sequence of Operation
Mechanical 16 Service Charts and General
Electrical 17-18 Questions and Answers 41-42
Troubleshooting Parts List 43-50
Transformer 19
High Limit 20-21 Component Part Information 51
Damper (on Standby) 22
PC Board 22-23 Service Check List 52-53
Thermostat 24
Effikal Damper 25 Comments 54
Effikal Harness Test 26
Normal Operation 26-27
SBD SERVICE HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION
This service handbook is designed to aid in servicing and troubleshooting State SBD water heaters in the
field. No duplication or reproduction of this book may be made without the express written authorization of
the State Water Heater Company.
The following text and illustrations will provide you with a step by step procedure to verify proper installation,
operation, and troubleshooting procedures. Additional quick reference data is included to assist you in
servicing this product.
The information contained in this handbook is designed to answer common questions encountered in the
operation of the SBD product line and is not meant to be all inclusive. If you are experiencing a problem not
covered in this handbook, please contact the Technical Information Department at 1-800-365-0577 or your
Local State Water Heater Sales Representative for further assistance. This handbook is intended for use by
licensed plumbing professionals and reference should be made to the installation manual accompanying the
product. This handbook contains supplemental information to the SBD installation and operation manual.

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Qualifications: Installation or service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to
that of a licensed tradesman in the field involved. Plumbing, air supply, venting, gas
supply and electrical testing skills are required.
Tools Required:
•Phillips head screwdriver
•standard screwdrivers
•a 3/8 and 7/16 inch open end wrench
•set of marked drill bits
•an electrical multimeter tester capable of measuring continuity
•gas pressure gauge or manometer
•water pressure gauge
•thermometer
•1/2 inch socket with extension for removal of the clean out cover,
•1 1/16 inch socket with extension for anode removal.
CUSTOM COMMERCIAL STORAGE TANK MODEL NUMBER BREAKDOWN
Model Breakdown
SBD 85 500 P E A CGA D
*Up to 8,000 Feet
S D 85 500 PEA DB
Sandblaster/Damper
85
Gallon
500,000
BTUH Propane
3 Year
Warranty ASME
Constructed High
Altitude*
CGA
None=Standard
T=Tall
S=Short
Canadian
Product
(if applicable)

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INSTALLATION
This portion of the handbook will review some often overlooked installation considerations,
taking note of necessary installation requirements for the SBD 71120 through SBD 85500
model heaters. The installation manual covers most of these items in detail.
Clearance to Combustibles Table
MODEL A B C
120 - 200 1” (2.54CM) 1” (2.54CM) 1” (2.54CM)
250 - 305 2” (5.08CM) 2” (5.08CM) 2” (5.08CM)
365 - 400 3” (7.75CM) 3” (7.75CM) 3” (7.75CM)
500 5” (12.7CM) 5” (12.7CM) 5” (12.7CM)
A 24 inch clearance for all serviceable parts is recommended. Clearances may vary
between SBD models – See instruction manual or the label on the heater, for clearances
applicable to your specific model.
*20” (50.8CM) for 500 models.
CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLES

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EXTERIOR CLEARANCE
This illustrates the exterior roof clearances for SBD units with natural draft venting. The
vent shall extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through a roof of
a building, and at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within a horizontal
distance of 10 feet (for vents of 12" in diameter or less). (NFPA 54 ANSI Z 223.1 SEC
7.5.2a). (Sec 7.6.2a may allow reduction to 8 feet with a “ Listed vent cap”).
"Copyright by the American Gas Association. Used by permission of the copyright holder".

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
10 CUBIC FEET OF AIR PER 1,000 BTU
Stoichiometric or theoretical complete combustion requires 10 cubic feet of air per 1000
BTUH input of the gas input. The National Fuel Gas Code also recommends an
additional 2.5 cu.ft. of "excess" air. This 12.5 cu.ft minimum supply air per 1000 BTUH
input applies to natural and propane gas models.
The National Fuel Gas Code also specifies minimum make-up air opening sizes for
various building installations. (Ref: NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1, sec 5.3)
2.5 CU.
FT.
EXCESS
AIR
10 CU.
FT.
COMB.
AIR
+
1
1
1,
,
,0
0
00
0
00
0
0
B
B
BT
T
TU
U
U (Minimum)

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MAKE-UP AIR
DIRECT COMMUNICATION
A fresh supply of make-up air for combustion can be supplied to the heater through make-
up air ducts which directly communicate with the out of doors. Two openings are required
- one within 12 inches of the top of the enclosure and one within twelve inches of the
bottom of the enclosure. Each opening shall have a free area of not less than 1 square
inch per 4000 BTUH of the total input of all appliances within the enclosure.
The lower opening is primarily providing combustion air. The upper opening is providing
vent dilution air and acts as a relief opening for flue gases should the vent become
obstructed or a downdraft condition occur. Additionally, when the heater is installed in a
confined space and communicating with the outdoor air, one permanent opening,
commencing within 12 in. (30 cm) of the top of the enclosure, shall be permitted where
the equipment has clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the sides and back and 6 in.
(16 cm) from the front of the appliance. The opening shall directly communicate with the
outdoors and shall communicate through a vertical or horizontal duct to the outdoors or
spaces (crawl or attic) that freely communicate with the outdoors, and shall have a
minimum free area of:
a. 1 sq. in. per 3000 BTU per hr (7 cm2per kW) of the total input of all equipment
located in the enclosure, and
b. Not less than the sum of the areas of all vent connectors in the confined space.
1 Square
Inch Per
4,000
BTUH

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MAKE-UP AIR
VERTICAL DUCTS
Often it is more practical to install vertical make-up air ducts to the out doors. Again, two
openings are required - one within 12 inches of the top of the enclosure and one within
twelve inches of the bottom of the enclosure. Each opening shall have a free area of not
less than 1 square inch per 4000 BTUH of the total input of all appliances within the
enclosure.
MAKE-UP AIR
HORIZONTAL DUCTS
When the heater is installed in an interior room with no roof access for vertical ducts,
horizontal make-up air ducts should be installed. When using horizontal ducts, two
openings are required - one within 12 inches of the top of the enclosure and one within
twelve inches of the bottom of the enclosure. Each opening shall have a free area of not
less than 1 square inch per 2000 BTUH of the total input of all appliances within the
enclosure.
1 Square
Inch Per
4,000
BTUH
1 Square
Inch Per
2,000 BTUH

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INSUFFICIENT MAKE-UP AIR
BACKDRAFT
Insufficient make-up air is a major cause of combustion problems. One common example
is in a restaurant installation where exhaust vent equipment was not considered in sizing
make-up air requirements. This may result in air being backdrafted by the restaurant
exhaust equipment through the heater causing flue gas spillage, flame roll out, improper
combustion, inconsistent pilot operation, and/or erratic heater shut down.

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CONTAMINATED AIR
Along with adequate make-up air, the quality of the air is important. Contaminants in
combustion air can lead to premature heater failure. Vapors from bleaches, soaps,
waxes, salts, etc. are drawn into the combustion chamber with the make-up air and, once
fired, mix with water vapor in the gases to form extremely corrosive hydrochloric or
hydrofluoric acid and other corrosive byproducts.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
Flammable Items
Flammable items, pressurized containers or any other potentially hazardous articles must
never be placed on or adjacent to the heater. Open containers of flammable material
should not be stored or used in the same room with the heater.

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GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
Natural Gas Propane Gas
Maximum Supply Pressure 10.5" W.C. 13.8" W.C.
Minimum Supply Pressure 5.0" W.C. 11" W.C.
Manifold Pressure 4.0 " W.C. 10" W.C.
The supply gas pressure is normally measured at the dirt leg or at the gas pressure
tapping on the gas supply shutoff valve. This reading must be measured with 'flowing'
gas.
The manifold gas pressure is measured at the manifold pressure tap of the gas valve
when the gas is flowing.
Supply Gas
Dirt Leg
Manifold
Gas Port
Manifold
Pressure
Tap

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SBD GAS VALVE
The gas valves used on all SBD water heaters are
24 volt AC combination step opening gas valves.
They incorporate the pilot valve, main valve, and gas
pressure regulators into one body. The inlet view of
the valve features a filter screen and the top knob.
The top knob is a manual on/off gas control for both
the pilot and main gas valves. When the top knob is
placed on the black mark, gas is supplied only to the
pilot valve.
On the top view, we see the pilot solenoid and
pilot and main gas regulators. The top view also
displays the “TH and “TR” terminals. The pilot
gas regulator is found under its cover screw. It is
factory preset at 3.5” W.C. but can be adjusted from
2.5 to 5 inches water column. The main gas
regulator is found under its cover screw. It is
factory preset to 3.5 inches W.C. and adjusts gas
pressure output from 2.5 to 5 inches water
column. The two electrical terminals are marked
TH and TR. The TH terminal is the common
between the pilot valve solenoid coil and the main
valve solenoid coil. The other wire emerging from
the pilot solenoid connects to the pilot valve
electrical output on the IID (terminal PV). The TR
terminal connects directly to the main valve
electrical output from the IID module
(terminal MV).
On the outlet view of the gas valve, we see the
pilot gas connection port, manifold gas connection
port, a limited bleed vent port, the manifold gas and
pressure tap.
See step 18 for SBD-500 gas valve illustration

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VENTING
Atmospheric, Single, and Multiple Heaters
All SBD water heaters are classified by ANSI as category I (non-condensing, negative
pressure venting) appliances. They are approved for type B vent.
For larger applications, SBD water heaters can be common vented together either in a
tapered manifold or constant size manifold. (Follow National Fuel Gas Code
requirements for sizing and installation.)
Combined Vents
When vents are combined, the area of the combined vent should be equal to area of the
largest single vent, plus 50% of area of all others joining.
Nine Rules for Good Vents
1. The vent pipe should ALWAYS be the same size as
the outlet of the draft diverter or factory supplied vent
reducer.
•Model SBD 120 are supplied with a 6” to 5”
reducer.
•Models SBD 250, 251 and 275 are
supplied with a 8” to 6” reducer.
EXAMPLE: To combine two 6” vents with an
8” vent, the area of a combined vent should be
one half area of two 6 inch vents (14 + 14)
plus area of 8 inch vent (50) or 78 sq. inches.
Referring to chart, 78 sq. inches require 10”
diameter vent.
Vent Size Area in Square Inches Vent Size Area in Square Inches
5" 20 10" 79
6" 28 12" 113
7" 38 14" 154
8" 50 16" 201
9" 64 18" 254

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Nine Rules for Good Vents (continued)
2. The diameter of a vent pipe should NEVER be
reduced, no matter what the circumstances.
3. In some cases it may be necessary to run a vent larger
than the draft diverter outlet.
4. Take the maximum vertical rise possible immediately
above the draft diverter.
5.

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Nine Rules for Good Vents (continued)
6. Horizontal pipe should be sloped upward at a
minimum of ¼” per foot.
7. Horizontal elements should be limited to 75% of the
vertical rise of the vent above the connection.
8. Flue gases must be kept hot for proper venting.
9. Obstructions can cause down drafts.
The vent pipe should be extended to meet local codes

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POWER VENT KITS FOR SIDEWALL VENTING
Water Heater Models Part Number
SBD-120-200 193933-0
SBD-250-500 193933-1
SBD water heaters can be used with power vent
kits for sidewall venting. State offers power vent
kits for use on installations with a maximum of
100 equivalent feet of vent piping. The power
vent kits also use type B vent materials. When
power venting, specific exterior clearances must
be maintained, as outlined in the National Fuel
Gas Code. (NFPA 54, ANSI A223.1, sec 7.8)
Male plug
to Cable
Female plug
to Damper
40’, Power Venter
cable with “Y”
connect

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SBD SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
1. Thermostat calls for heat 2. Flue damper opens
3. Intermittent
Ignition Control
5. Main gas valve opens
7. Thermostat satisfies
4. Pilot gas opens,
Pilot sparks and
flame proves
6. Main burner ignites
8. Main and pilot
burners "OFF"
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
To understand SBD tank type water heaters, an examination of their sequence of
operation is necessary.
When the thermostat calls for heat, the relay in the draft hood assembly activates the
flue damper motor. The damper opens and power flows to the IID (Intermittent
Ignition Device). This activates the IID module to open the pilot valve and begin
sparking at the pilot burner assembly. Once the pilot flame is established and
confirmed back to the IID, the sparking is stopped and the main gas valve is opened,
allowing gas flow to the main burner. When the thermostat satisfies, main and pilot
gas is shut off. Damper is returned to closed position.
9. Flue damper closes

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SBD ELECTRICAL SEQUENCE
100 – 109 Series

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SBD ELECTRICAL SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
115/60/12A
IID Module
(24V) Receives Voltage
Module (PV) Terminal
Sends 24V to Pilot Coil Module (Spark) Sends
10,000V Spark to Pilot
Spark Stops
Damper Motor Energized
and Damper Closed
Power to Damper
#2 Interru
p
ted
Themostat Opens
Main Burner Heats Tank
Module (MV)
Terminal Sends 24V
To Main Gas Coil
90 Second Trial /
5 Minute Delay Between
Trials - Continuously
Pilot Ignites and Proves Flame
Cam On Damper Blade
Closes Proving End Switch
Thermostat Closed
High Limit Closed
Tank Temperature
Calling for Heat
Motor Closes
Damper
High Limit (ECO)
Closed
Tank Temperature
Satisfied
24V Transformer
On / OFF Switch "ON"
120 VAC to Junction Box
Motor Opens
Damper

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TROUBLESHOOTING SBD WATER HEATERS
To troubleshoot a SBD water heater check that:
•120 VAC is supplied to the heater
•the tank is full of water
•gas is supplied to the unit
STEP 1 TEST THE TRANSFORMER
STEP 1 - TO TEST THE TRANSFORMER - Using a multimeter, test for 24 VAC
between the secondary transformer terminals.
IF THEN
The meter does not read 24 VAC: •Check that the 120 VAC is supplied
from the On/Off Switch – if not, replace
switch.
•Check that the 120 VAC is supplied
from transformer.
The meter reads 24 VAC: •Go to step 2.